FA Cup final, Chelsea vs Manchester United - as it happened: Eden Hazard penalty settles it for the Blues
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United and Chelsea meet in the FA Cup final for the third time in the tournament’s 147-year history in what is lined up to be a fiercely competitive encounter at Wembley Stadium.
In a final that pits Jose Mourinho up against rival Antonio Conte, both managers know that defeat will leave them trophy-less this season – and for the latter that could prove to be the end of his reign at Stamford Bridge. Conte is expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, although there is hope that an FA Cup final triumph could yet keep him at the club.
For United, finishing the Premier League season 19 points behind Manchester City has been particularly embarrassing, and having failed to win the Champions League or EFL Cup, Mourinho will be desperate to add to his extensive trophy collection with the FA Cup.
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What time does it start?
The FA Cup final is due to kick-off at 17:15 BST.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BBC One from 16:10 and BT Sport 1 from 16:00.
Predictions
trymriverman: Come on Chelsea!!!! Antonio! Antonio!
Zaedlo: Its a shame they can't both lose.
The teams are out
Gary Cahill and Antonio Valencia lead their sides onto the pitch after a traditional rendition of 'Abide by Me'
Not long to go, kick off is just five minutes away!
The National anthem is being sung and the England players are certainly giving it some with their singing, not quite as much as Lee Mason who is this afternoon's fourth official.
2: Marcos Alonso slides away from Antonio Valencia but is brought down by Ander Herrera before he can break away.
Cesc Fabregas curls in a deep free kick from the right straight into David de Gea's gloves. Olivier Giroud, and Chelsea fans, expect better.
4: Alexis Sanchez gets his first touch on the ball but is quickly closed down by Cesc Fabregas who wins the ball back for Chelsea.
When Manchester United get the ball Paul Pogba is looking to run in behind. Could he provide extra firepower going forward in the absence of Romelu Lukaku?
6: Marcus Rashford drops deep to get involved runs into N'Golo Kante who wins back possession.
Both Chelsea and Manchester United have started cautiously, like boxers exchanging light jabs in the first round as they try to work each other out.
8: Manchester United break with Jesse Lingard on the ball. Chelsea are exposed and N'Golo Kante brings the United midfielder down. Those in red call for a yellow card but Micheal Oliver keeps his cards in his pocket.
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